There are 3 ways to get from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenalbus Private
2h 48m$341–345Drive 241.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Quepos to Nuevo Arenalcar 241.2 km
4h 23m$33–47Shuttle, Bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to La FortunaPrivate / ...
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus La Fortuna/Arenal
8h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal is to Bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $341 - $346.
No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal. However, there are services departing from Manuel Antonio and arriving at Lago Arenal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Quepos and Nuevo Arenal is 253 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.
The best way to get from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal without a car is to Bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $341 - $346.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal, including transfers.
Quepos to Nuevo Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from Manuel Antonio station.
Quepos to Nuevo Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Lago Arenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Nuevo Arenal is 241 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Quepos to Nuevo Arenal.
There are 165+ hotels available in Nuevo Arenal.
What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenal hourly. Tickets cost $325 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
Bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $325
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from La Fortuna to Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
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